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Appeals Court Halts Restriction on Absentee Ballot Spoiling

Appeals Court Halts Restriction on Absentee Ballot Spoiling

Waukesha County judge ruled last week that absentee ballots couldn't be replaced at voter request. Democrats objected.

Wisconsin Joins Multi-State Pact In Bid for Hydrogen Funding

Wisconsin Joins Multi-State Pact In Bid for Hydrogen Funding

Wisconsin joins MN, ND and MT in creating "hub" that hopes to land part of $8 billion in federal clean energy funding.

Ron Johnson Plays To Extremes in Re-Election Bid

Ron Johnson Plays To Extremes in Re-Election Bid

Polling shows Johnson's favorability and unfavorability ratings are both at or near record highs.

WILL Appeals Judge’s Dismissal of Biden Student Debt Plan Lawsuit

WILL Appeals Judge’s Dismissal of Biden Student Debt Plan Lawsuit

WILL president pledges to fight case the whole way to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Battery Supply Chain Issues Hampering Wisconsin Renewable Energy Efforts

Battery Supply Chain Issues Hampering Wisconsin Renewable Energy Efforts

We Energies, other utilities, ramping up use of battery storage with solar power, but struggling to get parts.

New Law Will Provide Care For Veterans Exposed To Burn Pits, Other Toxins

New Law Will Provide Care For Veterans Exposed To Burn Pits, Other Toxins

Milwaukee area service providers, including VA, working to scale up to meet demand.

All Indicators Show High-Demand For Wisconsin Workers

All Indicators Show High-Demand For Wisconsin Workers

There are 112,000 more jobs than there are people to fill them says state's chief economist.

Johnson and Barnes Show Clear Differences in First Debate

Johnson and Barnes Show Clear Differences in First Debate

Candidates discussed marijuana, bail reform, Milwaukee crime, gay marriage, gun control and more.

Judge Dismisses Conservative Group’s Lawsuit Over Biden’s Student Debt Plan

Judge Dismisses Conservative Group’s Lawsuit Over Biden’s Student Debt Plan

But WILL promises to appeal the decision the whole way to the Supreme Court.

Despite Disruptions, Darrell Brooks’ Trial Begins

Despite Disruptions, Darrell Brooks’ Trial Begins

Judge says Brooks, who faces 77 charges for driving through Waukesha Christmas Parade, is making "mockery" of process.

Judge’s Ruling Blocks Canceling and Replacing of Absentee Ballots

Judge’s Ruling Blocks Canceling and Replacing of Absentee Ballots

Former AG Brad Schimel, now Waukesha judge, blocks "ballot spoiling."

Milwaukee Police Join Program To Protect LGBTQ+ Community From Hate Crimes

Milwaukee Police Join Program To Protect LGBTQ+ Community From Hate Crimes

National effort includes businesses and organizations opting in as safe spaces for victims of human trafficking, other crimes.